Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs by Aura

Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs by Aura is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn in Dîzayna Cihê Hundurîn û Pêşangehê Competition Category.

ZîvHundurîn· 2023

Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs

by Aura

Client: Aura

Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn Winner in Hundurîn Category

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The Design

About Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs

Westland Insurance dîzaynêkî nawewey ofîse ke bo ofîsî serekî le Surrey, British Columbia, Kenada dahênrawe. Şwênî kar 5500 metir çwargoşe degrêtewe le şeş nihomda. Nihomî serewe şwênî pêşwazî, senterî konferans, bîstro w çêştxaney xizmetguzarî legird degrêt, herweha detwanêt wek şwênî çalakîş bekar bihênrêt. pêllikaneyekî taybet dû nihomî serewe be yektir debesêtewe. Pênc nihomî xwarewe 338 şwênî kar, 38 ofîs w 34 jûrî kobûnewe legird degrn. Şwênekanî pişgîrî w hawkarî le şwênî hawşêweda le hemû nihomêkda dûbare debinewe bo asankirdinî rênwênî. Konkrêt, dar w mafûrî destçinraw kešwhewayekî aram dirust deken.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn

Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn e, nasîneke bi awayekî awarte bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên di asta herî bilind de, xweşik û bibandor re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Zîvînê karên pir birûsk û pir afirîner in, yên ku pisporiya hêja, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiya sêwiranerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs karekî mînak, pir pîşekar û bi kûrahî nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Zîvînê serketî vedîtineke berbiçav û hatiye sitayişkirin e ku ji bo fireh kirina sînorên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê tevkarî dike. Westland Insurance Dîzaynî Nawewey Ofîs afirandinek e ku gelek kes çavê xwe lê dikin, daxwazan şiyar dike, hestên erênî tîne û heyirînê çêdike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Focusing on flexibility, the top floor houses the reception area, conference center, bistro and catering kitchen and can double as an event space when needed. A featured staircase adjoining the top floors allows for connection between workstations and the reception. Westland’s value of diversity is seen throughout the space through distinctive artwork, accessible signage, and graphics.
Dimensions & Packaging: The workplace is 5500 square meters in size and split into six levels. The reception area, conference center, bistro, and catering kitchen are located on the top floor. 338 workstations, 38 offices, and 34 meeting rooms are distributed across the five lower floors. Support and collaboration areas are positioned in the same or comparable locations on each floor to provide staff familiarity across all levels.
Tags: collaborative, warm, natural, inviting, Canadian, organic, adaptable, inclusive
Production Technology: A workplace that supports connection, collaboration, and company growth. Modular planning creates a futureproof workplace that suits various work styles. The design enables various forms of work, from intimate brainstorming sessions to conferences. There is an equitable distribution of offices and workstations, and employees can sit anywhere and feel at ease. To highlight Canada, local elements were utilized. Concrete, wood, handwoven rugs are included to provide a calm space for staff.
Design Challenge: The irregular floorplate for the base building features sharp corners. The harsh angle of the building did not align with the design goal of having a welcoming and approachable space. Designers were challenged to include curved forms to provide a calming sensation and a subconscious relation to the natural environment.
Research: Primary research was used to assess space needs. The goal was to figure out how its employees work best and how to best accommodate a hybrid working model. Through company-wide assessments and leadership interviews, data was collected to identify workstyle personas which inform the amount and types of spaces needed within the workplace. Scenario planning utilized this data to set the layout. With the help of this research, Westland was able to reduce square footage needs and increase savings.
Inspiration: Westland Insurance's new 5500 square meter head office is flexible, represents its brand and culture, and promotes connection. The office features natural elements and materials local to Canada. With inspiring and approachable as the design concept, each floor has a consistent welcoming feel. Common elements and repetition in materiality provide unity between floors and easy navigation. Inspiring views are celebrated by highlighting them for shared common use among staff. Common features and repetition in materiality provide unity between floors and easy navigation.
Project Duration: Phase one (discovery and workplace strategy) of the project began in September 2020. The design phase began in March 2021 and continued until September. The company took possession of the space in June 2022. The project is based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Operation Flow: The bistro was intentionally placed on the top floor and features elements not offered on other floors to bring employees together. A featured staircase connecting the top two floors allows employees to have more casual encounters. Support and collaboration spaces are seen in the same or similar locations on every floor to allow employees to travel seamlessly throughout the six levels of the office.
Team Members: Designer: Salma Sidiqqi
Designer: Chris Palting
Designer: Isidora Celic
Image Credits: Luke Potter Photography